Annual Northwest Forest Pass (National Forests in WA and OR ONLY)

Are you a frequent visitor to recreation day-use sites on national forests in Washington and Oregon? The Annual Northwest Forest Pass (for "day-use") will save you time, money, and the need to pay at each fee site! Your purchase also helps the Forest Service operate and maintain the sites you visit. Not sure if your destination requires a pass? Check the list of participating national forests below.

The Annual Northwest Forest Pass is honored at all Forest Service day-use sites in Washington and Oregon where where "Recreation Pass required" signs are posted (including the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center).

Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation sites in Washington and Oregon where a day use fee is required.

Allows the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle use of the recreation facilities.

Allows the pass holder use of recreation facilities at per-person sites. Other members in the party must pay the per-person fee.

One free decal may be issued per Annual Northwest Forest Pass for users who have an open-topped vehicle (Jeeps, etc.), or motorcycles. Decals are available at Forest Service offices.

Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

The Annual Northwest Forest Pass does not cover fees or permits for opportunities such as:

Sno-Parks (winter season)

Group Camping and Organized Activities

Developed Campgrounds or Cabin Rentals

Special activities including: Backcountry, Wilderness, Climbing, or River travel*

Harvesting Christmas trees or forest products

Some concessionaire operated sites and activities

Note: Annual Northwest Forest Passes are mailed to customers. No printable Annual passes are available at this time.

One free decal may be issued per Annual Northwest Forest Pass for visitors who have an open topped vehicle (Jeeps, etc), or motorcycles. Decals are available at Forest Service offices only.

*Permitted activities and opportunities may vary by Forest, contact a Forest Service Office for details.

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In WA & OR, this is not the only pass you'll need...in addition to what the previous review said about the private concession fees. There is a separate 'pass' for state park lands, another one for coastal byways, and of course, the one for the National Parks. To make this even more confusing, the state parks, natl forest & natl park land often blends from one to another, making this whole pass issue a real mess. If you are traveling here in the winter, you need yet another one to park at 'sno-parks', even though these are in the national forest, and technically, you would think the annual NW forest pass would apply. That said, I've only ever been asked for my pass at the Natl Parks, and I'm in the National Forest & at the coast all the time.

Beware of concessionaire fees in some placesReviewer: John Stark (Bellingham, WA)Date: 2-10-2012

We were not pleased to discover that some parking areas within the National Forests are operated by concessionaires who want to collect additional parking fees even if you have this pass. That was our experience last summer at Horseshoe Cove, Baker Lake, Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Customer Service

If you order on a business day before 3:00 p.m. (Pacific), we will ship it the same day. Otherwise, we will ship it the following business day.

When will my order be delivered?

See the list of shipping options and approximate delivery times on the tab to the right.

What will the shipping cost?

Shipping costs will be calculated as you checkout, but before you enter your credit card number. Rates are based on the weight and destination of your order and include a fee of $1.50 for shipping and handling. Duties and customs charges are the responsibility of the recipient.

Can I print out my pass?

Recreation passes are sold as hard-copy only, so please allow enough time to receive them in the mail before you need them. Printed receipts will not be honored by the managing park and forest agencies.

* 1 - 2 business days within WA** UPS does not accept packages addressed to PO boxes.

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